Henry County Board of Elections 01/12/21

Previous Minutes

12/9/20

Amended so that Board member Schmelz comments from that meeting are included.

12/22/21

Typo found about February election

1/4/21

Typo in challenged votes

One board member notes that the minutes and agenda need to be sent to the board earlier than just one day advance.

Approved with amendments

The New facility plans have been sent to the board members for discussion.

 The board would like for there to be a officer present during board meetings

CTLC Grant update

The grant and payroll support is in progress.

$787,780.41 for poll workers

Temporary Staff is included in this and a Special meeting will be called about this.

Director’s Update

We were able to use the 911 center for space after concerns about previous space.

Election day: 25,859 

Absentee Day: 21,275

Advance Voting: 62,165

Provisional Ballots: 222

February 9th Early Voting Schedule

March 16th Special Election Schedule

The schedule is fine but this notice is not sufficient for the public.

Board member Schmelz will meet with the director about this.

A new Locust grove councilman will be on the ballot 

Wesley Lake Polling place no longer wants to be a polling location after march.

Board Comments

Strongly condemns the attack on the US Capitol

Meeting Adjourned

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